clases para padres
/klases paɾa padɾes/from spelling rules
The English phrase "parenting classes" is translated into Spanish as clases para padres.
The phrase refers to educational courses designed to teach parents and guardians how to raise and care for their children. You may also use cursos de crianza to say "child-rearing courses," which focuses more on the act of child-rearing.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase clases para padres translates literally as "classes for parents."
Which one should you use?
An alternative way to say 'parenting classes' is cursos de crianza, which focuses more on the act of child-rearing.
How does it change in a sentence?
To refer to a single parenting class, use the singular form clase para padres.
Did you know?
- In some Latin American contexts, the term crianza can also refer to the 'breeding' of animals, making cursos de crianza sound quite technical if the context of children is not clear.
- In many Spanish speaking cultures, clases para padres are often integrated into the escuela de padres or 'parents school', a community-driven social institution.
- In some contexts, crianza is used as a shorthand for crianza respetuosa, a specific philosophy of 'respectful parenting' gaining popularity in Spain and Latin America.
Examples in context
- Estoy buscando clases para padres en el centro comunitario.I am looking for parenting classes at the community center.
- Las clases para padres son muy útiles para la familia.The parenting classes are very useful for the family.
- ¿A qué hora empiezan las clases para padres?What time do the parenting classes start?
Example conversation
Elena and Mateo are discussing their weekend plans at home.
- Mateo¿Quieres ir a las clases para padres conmigo, Elena?Do you want to go to the parenting classes with me, Elena?
- ElenaSí, Mateo, me parecen una buena idea para nosotros.Yes, Mateo, I think they are a good idea for us.
- MateoPerfecto, voy a inscribirme hoy mismo.Perfect, I am going to sign up today.
- ElenaMe alegra mucho que lo hagas.I am very happy that you are doing it.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
